Workers’ Comp for Back Injuries
Workers’ Comp for Back Injuries
You might have injured yourself in a work accident or pain developed due to repetitive motion. Either way, dealing with a work-related back injury can be a concerning and frustrating experience due to missing work and medical bills.
In Alabama, workers' compensation laws protect employees who suffer injuries on the job. Workers’ comp coverage should provide various benefits to injured workers, including medical treatment and wage replacement. However, getting the benefits you need for back injuries can be more challenging than you expect.
The good news is a Montgomery workers' compensation lawyer can help. The Law Office Of Richard F. Matthews, Jr., LLC is here to oversee your workers’ comp claim and ensure that you receive the benefits you deserve for your back injury.
Common Work-Related Back Injuries
Back injuries are quite common work-related injuries, ranging from minor muscle strains to severe herniated discs or spinal fractures.
Some common causes of work-related back injuries include:
- Lifting heavy objects without proper training or equipment
- Repetitive bending, twisting, or lifting motions
- Falls or accidents on construction sites
- Prolonged sitting or standing in awkward positions
- Vibration from machinery or equipment
No matter how your back injury occurred, if it happened while you were performing your job duties, you should be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
Benefits for Back Injuries
Medical Treatment Coverage
Your employer's workers' compensation insurance should cover the costs of all necessary medical treatment.
This includes:
- Emergency treatment
- Doctor visits
- Specialist consultations
- Diagnostic tests
- Prescription medications
- Physical therapy
- Surgery
- Post-op care
- Medical equipment
Sometimes, insurance companies question whether all of your medical care was necessary in an attempt to avoid covering certain costs. Our Montgomery workers' compensation lawyer can help ensure that you receive coverage of all the appropriate medical care for your back injury.
Wage Replacement and Disability Benefits
If your back injury leaves you out of work temporarily or permanently, you may receive wage replacement and disability benefits. Temporary total disability benefits cover a portion of your lost wages while you're recovering and unable to work. If your injury prevents you from returning to work due to the long-term effects of your injury, you may be eligible for permanent partial disability benefits or permanent total disability benefits, depending on the severity and effects of your injury.
Why You Might Need a Montgomery Workers' Compensation Lawyer
While Alabama workers’ compensation law entitles you to the above benefits when appropriate, employers and insurance companies can make the process difficult. They might challenge the cause of your back injury, claiming it happened outside of work or that it was pre-existing. The insurer might also claim you should return to work sooner than you can, trying to cut off your disability benefits.
If you face any obstacles or want to avoid them from the start, allow our Montgomery workers’ comp attorney to handle the claim process from the start. We can prove the cause and nature of your injury to secure the full benefits you need.
Contact The Law Office Of Richard F. Matthews, Jr., LLC, to schedule a free consultation. Don't let a work-related back injury derail your life.
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